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AU $1,100.00
Superb condition mask or 1960’s heritage.
A plank mask of the Bedu Association of the Gurunsi people which first appeared in the early 20th century. The horns represent a mythical buffalo-like animal which protects and unities. Danced with elaborate raffia, it would appear at many types of ceremonies.
Mask Information
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture………………………… Gurunsi
Function……………………….. Celebration, Protection & Initiation
Dimensions……………………. 83 x 65 x 17cm
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AU $240.00
Senufu brilliance reflected in design
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $240.00
Senufu art and design
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $240.00
The road to Abidjian
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $240.00
Staring down your ancestry
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $240.00
Ancient art, contemporary function
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $240.00
Coite D’ivoire kpelie mask
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $240.00
Coite D’ivoire art and design
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $195.00
Initiated into the Poro
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $195.00
Classic beauty, intricate design
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $195.00
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $220.00
The spirit dance of the ancestors
This carved wood mask does not represent a single, identifiable animal. It is composed of elements from different animals and represents a “bush spirit,” emphasizing that it has no counterpart on earth.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Baule
Function……………………….. Celebration and Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 52x 33 x 5cm